Design: Trends
Design trends in retail facilities, including stores, malls and shopping centers, from Retail Traffic, where real estate, retail and development meet.
Retailers Invest in Showy Flagships as Market Offers Opportunity
Nov 15, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Several retailers are in the process of opening or renovating flagship properties....
Retail Real Estate's 2010 in Review
Dec 28, 2010, By David Bodamer
At look at the highlights from the year in retail real estate. ...
Design Without Borders
Nov 18, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
America may have brought the world the regional mall. But now innovative projects popping up overseas are taking that and other retail concepts into new and innovative directions....
Developers Rethink the Mall for the 21st Century
Jul 27, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Regional malls have performed better in the downturn than many expected, leading many to give the concept another look....
A Weak Economy Has Not Derailed Retail Developers’ Desires to Go Green
Jul 19, 2010, By Mike Janssen
Developers and architects are not wavering in their resolve to pursue sustainable, environmentally friendly projects. ...
Showcase Your Green Investment with Green Chic Design
Apr 14, 2010, By Kenneth Gruskin, NREI contributing columnist
Retrofitting properties for energy efficiency or greater sustainability can be mean business for retail property owners. ...
Mall Owners Are Giving Food Courts and Common Areas a Facelift.
Jan 14, 2010, By Mike Janssen
Designers of today’s food courts and other common areas at regional malls draw inspiration from other spheres such as spas, hotels and lively cityscapes—and notably not the food courts of yesteryear. ...
Retail Real Estate's 2009 in Review
Dec 29, 2009
A look back at the most challenging year in retail real estate's history. ...
Architects Learn How to Create Inviting Retail Spaces for Less Money
Oct 27, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Developers building new retail centers and repositioning old ones in today's market climate can take comfort in the fact that they can still create enticing spaces without spending a lot of money. ...
Retail Owners Look to Fountains to Provide Intangible Gains (7/7)
Jul 7, 2009, By Riccardo A. Davis
Mall fountains, are enjoying a resurgence in both indoor and outdoor settings...
